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I wanted knowledge and I wanted to achieve quality in my work. I did a lot on my own, prior to any academic study and was afraid of a degree that might be too theoretical. But here, most of our work is practical, the theory immediately tested, exercised, used. We are given access to some of the greatest filmmakers of today. Each day I am inspired by my professors.

Ado Hasanović, BFA student (Class of 2010)

Abel Ferrara
Workshop, Spring Semester 2016

The MFA program has given me a first-hand experience in understanding myself. The program opened my eyes to see beyond what is visible, by listening to your heart. There are many other schools that teach you how to make a film but here this is a consequence, not a goal. Instead we are constantly made to question the need to make that film.

Ghazy Alqudcy, MFA student (Class of 2013)

Gael Garcia Bernal
Workshop, Spring Semester 2015

The school itself has been a bit of a surreal experience as I've listened, talked to and worked with some of my favorite filmmakers in the world. Engaging in intimate dialogue with them about cinema and its possibilities, sharing with them my own work, and collaborating on film projects. This is the only place in the world where a school like this exists. Where I could do what I'm doing.

Patrick Marshall, MFA student (Class of 2013)

Juliette Binoche
Workshop, Spring Semester 2015

Peter Webber
Workshop, Spring Semester 2018

After years of working in film and TV production as an executive producer as well as director, I felt the need to expand my knowledge. SFA was the right choice; I feel I am progressing more and more. This progress can be seen in each one of us, as individuals and as a class.

Amela Čuhara, BFA student (Class of 2010)

Tilda Swinton
Workshop, Spring Semester 2013

With barely any experience in directing or film, I chose SFA due to the wide selection of film industry professionals providing intense, hands-on teaching. The limited number of students accepted allows the professors to help each of us individually, to address our weaknesses, so we can grow exponentially with each new semester.

Benjamin Dizdarević, BFA student (Class of 2011)

Gus Van Sant
Workshop, Spring Semester 2015

More than just a post-graduate course, here we are given a creative space inhabited by talented people from all over the world, in an environment that encourages us to find our individual form of expression. It has been a challenging and gratifying life experience, one that has enabled me to grow and learn about myself and the reality around me.

Fernando Nogari, MFA student (Class of 2013)

Carlos Reygadas
Workshop, Fall Semester 2016

It was a dream to be accepted at Sarajevo Film Academy and I was very happy and excited for having this amazing opportunity. I was wondering how it would feel to be a student of a film school with such an innovative and ambitious program, based on the philosophy of sharing the experiences of most interesting contemporary filmmakers from around the world.

Levan Lomjaria, MFA student (Class of 2013)

Cat Villiers
Workshop, Spring Semester 2018

HOW TO APPLY?

Interested candidates for enrollment at the new multidisciplinary Game Design and Development Program, please follow the link at APPLY TO SFA, or contact us at gaming@ssst.edu.ba
SCREENING OF OMNIBUS "WHAT DOES BIH MEAN TO YOU?"

SCREENING OF OMNIBUS "WHAT DOES BIH MEAN TO YOU?"

AND PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILM AUTHORS

The film "What does BiH mean to you?"

is the result of the eponymous

project of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation,

Country Office in BiH, which this year is being... MORE

SSST INDUSTRY PARTNER PRIME TIME

SSST INDUSTRY PARTNER PRIME TIME

ANNOUNCES ITS NEW VIDEO GAME BYGONE DREAMS

SSST industry partner in our

Game Design and Development Program - Prime Time Production

– proudly announces Bygone Dreams: a third person action-adventure game... MORE

SELECTED PROJECTS ON THE TOPIC

SELECTED PROJECTS ON THE TOPIC

"WHAT DOES BIH MEAN TO YOU?"

The members of the Selection Committee were:

Benjamina Karić,

Mayor of Sarajevo, Senada Bratić Palo,

Project Coordinator of the Konrad Adenauer

Foundation in BiH,

Elma Tataragić, Screenwriter and... MORE

CALL FOR APPLICATION

CALL FOR APPLICATION

For the production of short films

University SSST, in cooperation

with the Konrad Adenauer

Foundation in BiH, announces

a Call for Application for... MORE

Production Workshop with Adis Đapo

Production Workshop with Adis Đapo

 

One of the 20 most promising young European producers in 2016

by the EFP networking platform Producers on the move, Adis Đapo

joined us in the Fall Semester for a ... MORE

SFA is launching a unique program in GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

SFA is launching a unique program in GAME DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

 

Do you have a passion for gaming?

Why not make games your career? 

Offering lucrative and creative careers,

your dream job could be your day job, because one of 

the most exciting and fastest growing industries of the new millennium, the gaming industry is... MORE

 

SFA project made the selection of 71st Locarno Festival

SFA project made the selection of 71st Locarno Festival

 

One of the longest-running film festivals and prestigious platform for art house films, the Locarno Film Festival has unveiled the official lineup for its 71st edition and SFA project Grbavica made the selection... MORE

University SSST ranked by QS in the top 600 in the world

University SSST ranked by QS in the top 600 in the world

 

The University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

(University SSST) was ranked as one of the top 600 universities

in the world and the best ranked university in the

South-East European region on the

QS World University Ranking list for the upcoming 2019... MORE

SFA project selected for the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

SFA project selected for the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

 

Following the success at the prestigious Berlinale Film Festival earlier this year by winning the Jury’s Special Mention Award, SFA project Regained Memory, directed by graduate student Stijn Bouma will have its world premiere... MORE

 

SFA project won Special Mention Award at the 68th Berlinale

SFA project won Special Mention Award at the 68th Berlinale

 

SFA special project, short film Snow for Water won

the jury’s Special Mention Award in Generation program

of the 68th Berlinale. This is the third year

in a row SFA is being... MORE

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